Cara Lockwood

Cara Lockwood is the USA Today bestselling author of more than 35 books, including the USA Today bestsellers "The Takeover" and "I Do (But I Don't)," which became a Lifetime Original Movie starring Denise Richards. Her latest, "There's No Good Book for This but I Wrote One Anyway: The Irreverent Guide to Crushing Breast Cancer" (Oct. 1, 2025), blends memoir, humor, and practical advice for navigating diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. A breast cancer survivor, Cara endured a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and reconstruction before going into remission in 2024. Half of all book proceeds benefit breast cancer research. A native of Texas, she lives in Chicagoland with her family and pets. Learn more at theresnogoodbookforthis.com and caratheauthor.com.